Gerber Products Company
Gerber Products Company is a purveyor of baby food and baby products headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, with plans to relocate to Arlington, Virginia. A formerly American-owned company, Gerber is now a subsidiary of Nestlé Group. Customer service: 1 (800) 284-9488 Parent organization: Nestlé Headquarters: Florham Park, NJ Founder: Daniel Frank Gerber Founded: 1927 Subsidiaries: Gerber Life Insurance Company, Kent Inc.
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Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors 2006 - Present
Gerber Products Company November 1970 - November 1998
Gerber Products Company November 1970 - November 1998
Skills
Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Customer Service, Seller Representation, Vacant Land Sales, Vacation Homes, New Home Sales, Refinance, FHA, Selling, Listings, Move Up Buyers, Relocation, Sales, Sellers, Single Family Homes, Investment Properties
Education
Fremont Michigan
Muskegon Community College
Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc November 2011 - Present
Mecosta County Conservation District September 2010 - Present
Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc. June 2009 - Present
Gerber Products Company 1994 - 1998
Skills
Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Education, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Community Development, Grants, Policy Analysis
Education
Grand Valley State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
The American University in Cairo
graduate studies, Linguistics
Abbott February 2015 - Present
Abbott Diabetes Care May 2013 - January 2015
Abbott Diabetes Care November 2010 - April 2013
Nestle January 2009 - November 2010
Nestle September 2007 - December 2008
Gerber Products Company January 2007 - September 2007
Gerber Products Company April 2005 - December 2006
ACNielsen May 2004 - April 2005
L'Oreal May 2002 - April 2004
L'Oreal May 2001 - September 2001
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology 2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.)
The College of New Jersey 1998 — 2003
BS
Nestle S.A. January 2010 - Present
Nestle Nutrition January 2008 - January 2010
Novartis Consumer Health February 1998 - January 2008
Gerber Products Company February 1994 - February 1998
Education
Muskegon Community College 1986 — 1990
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Gerber Products Company December 2013 - Present
Jewelry in Candles November 2013 - Present
Gerber Products Company May 2008 - November 2013
Skills
Bilingual, Quality Control, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus 2002 — 2007
Associate's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections
Fremont High School 1992 — 1995
HS Diploma
Gerber Products Company March 2014 - Present
Children's Hospital Colorado May 2010 - February 2014
Creative Learning Center November 2008 - May 2010
Total Nutrition Therapy June 2004 - January 2009
Skills
Pediatrics, Hospitals, Healthcare, Medical Nutrition..., Inpatient, Clinical Research, Dietetics, Health Education, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Ketogenic Diet, GLUT-1, Epilepsy, PDHD, Infant Nutrition, Enteral Feeding, Swallowing Disorders, Autism Spectrum..., Long-term Care, Feeding Disorders
Education
University of Washington 2005 — 2008
Master of Science (MSc), incomplete, Nutrition Sciences
Montana State University-Bozeman 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health and Human Development, Food and Nutrition
Nestlé Nutrition North America (Gerber) July 2014 - Present
Nestlé Nutrition North America (Gerber) March 2012 - July 2014
Nestlé Nutrition Product Technology Center January 2007 - March 2012
Gerber Products Company January 1998 - January 2006
Gerber Products Company January 1993 - January 1998
West Michigan Integrated Pest Management, Inc January 1990 - January 1993
Skills
Corporate Social..., Agriculture, Vegetables, Food Safety, Food, Strategy, Product Development, Sustainability, Food Science, Food Industry, Quality Assurance, Fruit, Food Technology, Supply Chain, HACCP, Food Processing
Education
Michigan State University 2002 — 2008
Doctorate of Philosophy, Resource Development
Michigan State University 1999 — 2002
MS, Integrated Pest Management - Dept of Entomology
Michigan State University 1982 — 1986
BS, Horticulture
Hospital Physician Partners August 2009 - Present
Hospital Physician Partners August 2009 - July 2014
Gerber Products Company April 2005 - March 2007
Brother International Corporation August 1995 - January 1999
Skills
Legal Documents, Document Review, Wordperfect, Notary Public, Microsoft Excel, Document Preparation, Immigration Issues, Lexis, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Six Sigma - White Belt, Six Sigma - Yellow Belt, Courts
Education
Quinnipiac University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Legal Studies, General
Northampton Jr. College 1971 — 1973
Associate of Science (A.S.), Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Sandoval Slater Art Studio January 2000 - Present
Muskegon Community College September 2002 - August 2015
Kendall College January 2000 - September 2005
Perrin Inc. October 2001 - August 2002
MasterTag International September 1998 - January 2000
Gerber Products Company December 1975 - February 1994
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustration, Typography, Photoshop, Web Design, Logo Design, Layout, Photography, Art Direction, Brochures, Dreamweaver, Corporate Identity, Drawing, Visual Communication, Art, Mac, Advertising, Image Manipulation, Graphics, Packaging, Posters, Fine Art, Adobe Acrobat, Motion Graphics, Digital Illustration, Digital Photography, Pre-press, Vector Illustration, QuarkXPress, Flyers, Business Cards, Painting, Concept Development, Branding & Identity, Brand Development, Catalogs, Screen Printing
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2010
Graphic Design
Syracuse University 1996 — 1999
MA, Illustration
Kendall College of Art & Design 1994 — 1996
BFA, Illustration and Design
Kendall College of Art and Design 1994 — 1996
BFA, Illustration
Chaffey High School 1964 — 1967
Graphic Design Faculty
ConAgra Foods November 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods October 2006 - Present
LRJR Business Development March 2006 - October 2006
PepsiCo - Tropicana September 1993 - March 2006
Gerber Products Company July 1988 - September 1993
Metal Box - Genesis Packaging Systems June 1987 - July 1988
Michigan Fruit Canners July 1984 - May 1987
International Paper Company June 1983 - July 1984
Skills
Packaging, R&D, Product Development, Plastics, Food, Packaging Engineering, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Food Processing, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, Product Innovation, Commercialization, Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Education
Michigan State University 1982 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging Science
Michigan State University 1978 — 1982
BS, Packaging, Food Science
Grand Haven High School 1975 — 1978
Nestle July 2005 - Present
Gerber Products Company 2005 - 2012
Whirlpool Corporation August 1986 - July 2005
Whirlpool Corporation 1983 - 2005
Skills
Newsletters, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, Food Safety, Management, SAP, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Food Industry, Marketing, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Market Planning, Packaging, Teaching, Non-profits, Event Planning, Leadership, Brand Development, Budgets, Advertising, Research, Change Management, Marketing Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Materials Management, Corporate Social..., Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Team Leadership, TPM, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, HACCP, Nonprofits, 5S, Supply Chain, Food, Quality System, Product Innovation, Consumer Products, Training
Education
Paris High 2008 — 2012
University of Arkansas Fort Smith 2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Organizational Leadership
John Brown University 2008 — 2010
Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies February 2013 - Present
Meijer September 2007 - February 2013
Ranir LLC March 2005 - September 2007
ATEK Medical February 2003 - March 2005
Gerber Products Company September 2000 - February 2003
Alticor April 1997 - June 2000
Skills
Packaging, Product Development, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Food Industry, Food, Retail, Supply Chain, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Merchandising, Project Management, Sales, Purchasing, Creative Direction, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Forecasting, Pricing, Sales Management
Education
Michigan State University 1987 — 1991
BS, Packaging
Nellson Nutraceutical July 2015 - Present
NBTY September 2012 - July 2015
Long Island Roller Rebels, Inc. October 2013 - June 2015
NYS Public High School Athletic Association December 2013 - May 2015
IMAGIANCE LLC (dba 3xBL) September 2011 - September 2012
Princeton Environmental Institute - Pacala Lab January 2011 - May 2012
TigerZ Fencing Academy January 2010 - May 2012
The Perennial Chef - Fine Foods and Catering June 2010 - July 2010
Caribbean Environmental Health Institute June 2009 - August 2009
Gerber Products Company July 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Research, Analysis, Team-oriented, Driven By Results, Marketing Strategy, Laboratory Skills, Scientific Writing, Biological Systems, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Marketing, Strategy, Editing
Education
Princeton University 2008 — 2012
A.B., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Studies
Kansas State University 2014 — 2016
M.S., Food Science
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Introduction to Food Science
Lycée Français de New York 2006 — 2008
Baccalauréat S-OIB, Natural sciences
Nestle January 2004 - Present
Gerber Prodcucts Company January 2003 - January 2004
Gerber Products Company January 2001 - January 2003
Gerber Products Company April 1998 - January 2002
Hydro Aluminum North America Inc. January 1994 - April 1998
Eagle Ottawa January 1988 - January 1994
Skills
Manufacturing, Strategy, Management, Talent Management, Human Resources, R&D, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales
Education
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor, Human Resources & Organiztional Development
Van Andel Institute May 2011 - Present
Hart & Cooley 2008 - 2011
Gerber Products Company 2000 - 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Education
Kirtland Community College
Spring Creek Brands, LLC 2011 - September 2012
Georgia-Pacific LLC 2009 - 2011
Nestle Infant Nutrition / Gerber Products Company 2005 - 2009
Novartis Consumer Health 2003 - 2005
Novartis Consumer Health 2001 - 2003
Novartis Consumer Health 1999 - 2001
Gerber Products Company 1996 - 1999
Gerber Products Company 1991 - 1996
Tree of Life, Inc 1990 - 1991
Skills
Sales Leadership, Strategic Planning, Direct Sales, Team Leadership, Speed to Shelf, Broker Management, Go-to-market Strategy, P&L Management, New Business Development, Innovator / Inventor, Change Management, Team Mentoring and..., Market Expansion..., Product Launch Materials, Strategy Development, Retail Marketing, Licensing, Brand Strategy, Trade Marketing, Consumer Promotion, Negotiation, Business Reviews, Promotions, Strategy, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, IRI, Account Management, Shopper Marketing, AC Nielsen, Consumer Products
Education
Nichols College 1994 — 1998
MBA, Business Administration
University of Dayton 1984 — 1988
B.S., Marketing
The Dannon Company January 2011 - Present
Groupe Danone October 2007 - December 2010
Gerber Products Company 2004 - 2007
Skills
Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Development, Supplier Risk Management
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging Science
William Beaman Consulting October 2010 - December 2012
Nestle Infant Nutrition February 2008 - July 2009
Gerber Products Company November 2001 - February 2008
Novartis Consumer Health May 1999 - November 2001
Howmedica (Division of Pfizer) July 1997 - January 1999
Ohmeda, Inc June 1996 - July 1997
American Cyanamid August 1988 - April 1996
Ernst & Whinney September 1984 - August 1988
Skills
Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Business Strategy, Sarbanes-Oxley, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Accounting, Executive Management, Business Planning, Strategy, Consumer Products, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Business Process, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Leadership, Internal Audit, Auditing, Finance, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Process Improvement, Acquisition Integration
Education
Pace University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Herzfeld & Rubin, P.C. January 2012 - Present
Osborn Law, P.C. September 2006 - December 2011
Office of the Attorney General 2005 - 2006
Empire BCBS/NexxtHealth 2001 - 2002
Reed Elsevier/TvInsite 1999 - 2001
Summit Technology [Alcon Labs] 1995 - 1999
Gerber Products Company 1993 - 1995
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Trials, Legal Writing, Class Actions, Personal Injury, Torts, Depositions, Motions, Product Liability, Trial Practice, Hearings, Courts, Westlaw, Negotiation, Contract Management, Investigation
Education
New York Law School 2003 — 2006
JD, Law
Suffolk University 1987 — 1990
MBA, Marketing and Business Management
Syracuse University 1982 — 1986
BS, Coordinated Undergraduate Program - Clinical Nutrition
Eli Lilly and Company July 2010 - Present
Eli Lilly and Company June 2009 - June 2010
Eli Lilly and Company June 2007 - June 2009
Eli Lilly and Company June 2006 - June 2007
The Dow Chemical Company May 2005 - August 2005
Gerber Products Company May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Lyophilization, Technology Transfer, GMP, Formulation, Clinical Trials, Cross-functional Team..., Protein Purification, Parenteral, Validation, V&V, Six Sigma, 21 CFR Part 11, Aseptic Processing, CAPA, Antibodies, FDA, Quality System, Change Control, Biopharmaceuticals
Education
Purdue University 2009 — 2013
Masters in Engineering, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Coca-Cola Refreshments April 2011 - Present
Sara Lee June 2009 - March 2011
Leprino Foods January 2008 - February 2009
Gerber Products Company May 2005 - August 2007
Slim Fast Foods Company May 2001 - April 2005
Consolidated Container Company February 1996 - May 2001
The Dial Corporation August 1992 - February 1996
Coca-Cola Enterprises October 1988 - August 1992
Skills
SQF, GMP, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Dairy, Food, HACCP, TPM, Food Science, Food Microbiology, Food Processing, ISO 22000
Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology, General
Whirlpool Corporation April 2014 - Present
Nestle November 2011 - April 2014
Nestle January 2010 - November 2011
Nestle January 2000 - May 2010
Nestle January 2007 - December 2008
Gerber Products Company January 2005 - December 2006
Gerber Products Company January 2003 - December 2004
Gerber Products Company January 2002 - December 2002
Colgate Palmolive 1999 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Management, Brand Management, Business Planning, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Business Strategy, Consumer Products, FMCG, Shopper Marketing
Education
Oakland University 2004 — 2006
MBA, Marketing
Michigan State University 1994 — 1998
BA, James Madison College, Political Economics
Rochester Adams High School 1990 — 1994
high school diploma
Low Cost...No Cost Solutions June 2009 - Present
Butter Buds Ingredients, Inc. 2009 - 2015
Butter Buds Ingredients, Inc. 2009 - 2015
Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc. February 2008 - June 2009
Milk Specialties Company, MSC May 2006 - November 2007
Leprino Foods 2004 - 2005
The Dannon Company October 2000 - January 2003
Gerber Products Company May 1997 - November 2000
Melody Farms, Inc., Lansing, Michigan July 1987 - May 1997
Skills
Manufacturing, Food Safety, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Forecasting, Food Processing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Food, Production Planning, SAP, Operational Excellence, Team Building, HACCP, Change Management, ERP
Education
Wayne State University 1989 — 1992
MBA
Michigan State University 1984 — 1989
BA
St. Johns High School 1980 — 1984
Nestlé Nutrition North America August 2013 - Present
Nestle S.A. August 2008 - August 2013
Gerber Products Company 2006 - 2008
Kraft Foods 2000 - 2006
Nabisco 1996 - 2000
Esselte December 1985 - August 1986
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
GNC/ Nutra Manufacturing January 2015 - Present
Detroit Public Schools April 2013 - December 2014
Supply Chain Link LLC March 2008 - April 2013
Winn Dixie Stores 2008 - February 2009
Gerber Products Company June 2005 - March 2008
Coors Brewing Company 2002 - 2005
Olmarc Packaging - Contract Manufacturer-Food/Beverage 1999 - 2001
Kraft Foods Group 1996 - 1998
Kraft Foods Group 1991 - 1996
Kraft General Foods 1986 - 1991
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Supply Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Management, Change Management, Manufacturing, Strategy, Supply Chain..., Leadership Development, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Outsourcing, Sourcing, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Team Building, Leadership, Purchasing, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Logistics, Six Sigma, Program Management, Business Development, Start-ups, Pricing
Education
Iona College
MBA, Finance
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
BS, Dual Degree Operations & Transportation & Distribution
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Mattson May 2007 - Present
Gerber Company Foundation January 1993 - Present
PepsiCo December 2004 - February 2007
Tropicana September 2000 - December 2004
Gerber Products Company 1987 - 2000
Skills
Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing Research, R&D, Consumer Insights, Food & Beverage, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Start-ups, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Process Development, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Leadership, FMCG, Product Innovation, Open Innovation, Food Science, HACCP, Commercialization, Ingredients, Process Simulation, Food Technology, Strategy, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, Food Safety, Flavors, P&L Management, Food Manufacturing, Dairy, Snacks, Food Microbiology, Consumer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Frozen Food, Confectionery, Dairy Products, Food Service, Innovation Management, Brand Architecture, Food Packaging
Education
Purdue University 1975 — 1987
BS, Agriculture, Food Science
Frankfort High School
Ecolab March 2012 - Present
Rubbermaid Commercial Products September 2009 - February 2012
Kelly Scientific Resources April 2008 - September 2009
Alcoa April 2001 - January 2008
Thomas & Betts 2008 - 2008
Gerber Products Company August 1999 - April 2001
GNB Technologies November 1987 - August 1999
Skills
Auditing, ISO 14001, Managing Others, Manufacturing, ISO, FDA, EPA, Management, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Validation, Supplier Quality, Leadership, Strategy, Quality Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, GMP, Product Development, CAPA, Quality Control, FMEA, Iso 9000, Process Improvement, Project Management, Training, Quality System, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, 5S, Team Building, DMAIC, Supply Chain, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 13485, Minitab, Value Stream Mapping, R&D, TQM, SPC, Manufacturing..., Regulatory Affairs
Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 1994 — 1999
Liberal Arts, Technical Writing, Organizational Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University 1978 — 1980
NA, Animal Science
AmeriQual Foods July 2011 - Present
AmeriQual Foods January 2011 - July 2011
AmeriQual Foods June 2007 - January 2011
Zwanenberg 2006 - 2007
The Wornick Company 2003 - 2006
Gerber Products Company 2001 - 2003
Skills
Product Development, Food Science, HACCP, Food Processing, Commercialization, Food Technology, Ingredients, Food, Food Manufacturing, R&D, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, Flavors, Product Innovation, Quality System, Sensory Evaluation, Food Safety
Education
Purdue University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's of Science, Food Science
Lincoln Electric July 2013 - Present
Ecolab 2010 - 2012
Ecolab 2005 - 2010
Ecolab 2004 - 2004
The HAVI Group LP 1997 - 2004
Ecolab 1974 - 1997
Gerber Products Company 1972 - 1974
Skills
Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Leadership, B2B, Strategy, Restructuring, Change Management, Forecasting, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, International Business, Business Development, Executive Management, Supply Chain
Education
Harvard College 1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Procter & Gamble May 2004 - Present
Liz Claiborne fragrances March 1995 - May 2004
Gerber Products Company February 1996 - June 2000
Skills
Budgets, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Team Building, Forecasting, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Income Statement, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Brand Management, Consumer Products, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Sales, P&L Management
Education
Triton College
Nestle / Gerber Products Company November 2009 - June 2013
Gerber Products Company June 2007 - November 2009
Gerber Products Company June 2004 - June 2007
Skills
Product Development, Quality Assurance, R&D, Technical Services
Education
Purdue University 2001 — 2004
B.S., Food Science and Food Manufacturing Operations
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland October 2001 - Present
Exelixis April 1999 - July 2001
University of California, Office of the President 1991 - 1999
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 1984 - 1991
Gerber Products Company 1979 - 1984
University of California, Davis 1977 - 1979
The Clorox Company 1976 - 1977
Skills
Intellectual Property, Start-ups, Business Development, Biotechnology, Patents, Technology Transfer, Licensing, Strategy, Commercialization, Technology Incubation, Bioinformatics, Lifesciences, Management, Medical Devices, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Immunology, Marketing, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Research, Life Sciences
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BioEntrepreneurship Program Series
John F. Kennedy University 1999 — 2001
J.D., Law
University of California, Davis
B.S., Food Science and Technology
University of California, Berkeley
Coursework in Immunology
Stryker Consulting July 2014 - Present
Hero/Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation April 2010 - July 2014
Bumble Bee Foods July 2008 - April 2010
ConAgra April 2007 - April 2008
ConAgra Foods April 2004 - April 2007
ConAgra Foods April 2001 - April 2004
ConAgra Foods April 1999 - April 2001
Gerber Products Company April 1987 - April 1999
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Product Development, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Value Stream Mapping, Budgets, Product Management, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain..., Operational Excellence, Procurement, Team Leadership, Logistics, Team Building, Warehousing, Purchasing, Consumer Products, SAP
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1994 — 1997
MBA, Finance
Michigan Technological University 1974 — 1978
BS, Chemical Engineering
Bell's Brewery May 2014 - Present
ASMO September 2013 - May 2014
Bay Arenac ISD September 2008 - September 2013
Chicago Cares June 2012 - September 2012
American Cancer Society March 2010 - February 2012
US Census Bureau March 2009 - October 2009
Saginaw Valley State University October 2007 - August 2008
Libbey Glass July 2006 - February 2007
Gerber Products Company January 2005 - June 2005
Skills
AutoCAD, Volunteer Management, Employee Management, Databases, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Packaging, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Fundraising, Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Research
Education
Saginaw Valley State University - College of Business and Management 2007 — 2008
Masters, Business Administration
Michigan State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Packaging
John Glenn High School 1998 — 2002
Sysco January 2014 - Present
Meijer October 2012 - December 2013
Meijer July 2010 - October 2012
Meijer November 2008 - August 2010
Nestle December 2007 - November 2008
Gerber Products Company April 2006 - December 2007
Gerber Products Company May 2000 - April 2006
Novartis Crop Protection May 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Product Development
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 2007 — 2008
M.B.A., Integrative Management
University of Arkansas 1996 — 2000
B.S., Agronomy
James Hardie Building Products March 2014 - Present
Remedy Chicago August 2012 - March 2014
SPM Marketing & Communications 2006 - August 2012
Noble 1999 - 2006
Gerber Products Company 1996 - 1999
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Concept Development, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Direct Mail, Leadership, Direct Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Retail, Marketing, Creative Strategy, B2B, Management, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Digital Strategy
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 2003 — 2005
MBA, Management & Operational Management
Western Michigan University 1992 — 1996
Bachelors, Marketing & Journalism
Nestle Nutrition June 2011 - Present
Nestle Infant Nutrition January 2007 - June 2011
Gerber Products Company 2004 - 2007
Gerber Products Company August 1999 - August 2004
Gerber Products Company 1997 - 1999
Gerber Products Company 1994 - 1997
Gerber Products Company 1992 - 1994
Gerber Products Company 1991 - 1992
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Food, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Team Building, Forecasting, FMCG, 5S, Food Industry, Demand Planning, HACCP, Production Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Food Processing, Food Safety, SAP, Purchasing, Quality System, P&L Management, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Supply Management, Quality Management, Operations Management, Global Sourcing, Food Science, TPM, Process Engineering, GMP, Kaizen, MRP, Procurement, Materials Management, Ingredients, ISO, Packaging, Product Innovation, Food Manufacturing, Pricing, Flavors, Warehousing
Education
Central Michigan University 1977 — 1981
BS
University of Arkansas
Better Process School
Harvard Business School
Executive Education - Finance
The OSU and A&M systems February 2015 - Present
State of Oklahoma August 2009 - January 2015
Lopez Foods November 2007 - December 2008
ConAgra Foods November 2006 - October 2007
Gerber Products Company March 1987 - October 2006
Skills
Packaging, Pricing Strategy, International Trade, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Risk..., Supplier Development, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Sourcing, Management, Forecasting, Strategy, Risk Management, Logistics, Global Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Strategic Planning
Education
Oklahoma State University 1982 — 1986
BS, Agricultural Economics, Minor marketing & Business
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. January 2012 - Present
JCPenney January 2007 - December 2011
Gerber Products Company June 2004 - January 2007
Novartis Corporation July 1997 - June 2004
McLaren/Hart, Inc. 1993 - 1997
Sandoz April 1990 - June 1993
Zoecon Corporation March 1985 - April 1990
LTV Aerospace & Defense 1984 - March 1985
Phillips Coal Company 1981 - 1982
Celanese 1978 - 1981
Skills
Corporate Social..., Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management, Change Management, Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Product Development, Retail, Mergers, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Awareness, Budgets, Six Sigma, Risk Assessment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Auditing, Occupational Health, Program Management, Hazardous Waste...
Education
University of Texas at Dallas - Naveen Jindal School of Management 1981 — 1982
Management
Texas A&M University 1975 — 1977
M.S., Biochemistry
The University of Texas at Austin 1971 — 1975
B.S., Chemistry
South Garland High School 1968 — 1971
All Baby & Child Corporation 2003 - Present
N.I.N.F.R.A. 1994 - 2005
Simmons Juvenile Products Company 1988 - 1993
Gerber Products Company 1980 - 1988
Goldblatt Brothers 1972 - 1980
Skills
Trade Shows, Strategic Planning, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing, B2B Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Product Development, Social Media, New Business Development, Event Management
Education
Roosevelt University 1974 — 1980
MSMC and BSBA, Marketing
Northeastern Illinois University 1970 — 1974
The Manischewitz Company 2010 - Present
ROI - Resources Optimization International, LLC March 2008 - September 2010
M Wiener Associates March 2008 - 2010
Gerber Products Company/Nestle Infant Nutrition June 2007 - March 2008
Gerber Products Company January 2003 - May 2007
Novartis Consumer Health October 2001 - December 2002
Novartis Consumer Health 1999 - 2001
Kraft General Foods 1993 - 1996
Skills
Strategy, Management, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Grocery, Market Research, Team Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Retail, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Account Management, Sales, Trade Marketing, Program Management, Marketing Management, Business Planning, Leadership, Pricing, P&L Management, Analytics, Sales Management, Budgets, Training, Team Management, Sales Operations, Recruiting, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Key Account Development, Contract Negotiation, Market Analysis, Project Planning, Nielsen, Brand Management, Pricing Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Segmentation, Product Marketing, Marketing Research, Promotions
Education
Syracuse University 1983 — 1987
BS, Telecommunications
Zinga Industries, Inc. 1998 - Present
Gerber Products Company 1980 - 1998
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, English, Budgets, Windows, Lean Manufacturing, Account Management, Machining, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, SolidWorks
Education
Madison Area Technical College 1978 — 1982
Machine Technology/Tool & Die Journeryman Certification
Eastern Iowa Community College, Muscatine
Nestle USA January 2011 - Present
Nestle January 2010 - December 2010
Nestle USA April 2009 - December 2009
Gerber Products Company February 2006 - April 2009
Financial Edge December 2004 - January 2006
Honeywell January 1993 - September 2004
Skills
Forecasting, SAP, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Hyperion Enterprise, Internal Controls, SAP R/3, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Working Capital..., CO-PA, SAP BW, Cash Flow, Financial Audits, Financial Accounting
Education
Michigan State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting
Gerber Products Company June 2014 - Present
Wyeth Nutrition April 2011 - May 2014
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. August 2007 - April 2011
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. February 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Situational Leadership, Nutrition, Sales Management, Product Management, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Endocrinology, Hospital Sales, Selling Skills, Gastroenterology, Managed Care, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Hypertension, Leadership, Team Leadership, Training, Training Facilitation, Infant Nutrition, Target Identification, Customer Segmentation..., Dermatology, Market Access, Cardiology, Sales Force Development, Sales, Sales Operations, Pharmaceutical Industry, Management, Strategy, Healthcare
Education
Rutgers Business School 1996 — 1999
MBA, Management
Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's of Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews April 2014 - Present
Millumination June 2012 - Present
Family Christian 2013 - 2014
Focus on the Family 1997 - 2013
American Italian Pasta Company 1995 - 1997
Gerber Products Company 1991 - 1995
ConAgra Foods 1988 - 1991
Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Product Innovation, Content Innovation, Publishing, P&L Management, New Business Development, Non-Profit Leadership, Board Leadership, Executive Management, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, Management, Fundraising, Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Non-profit Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Communications, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Social Media, Start-ups, Leadership Development, Competitive Analysis, Email Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Marketing Management, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Content Strategy
Education
Southern Methodist University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Advertising / Marketing / Radio-TV-Film
AXA Equitable December 2013 - Present
Aviva USA September 2011 - October 2013
West Coast Life May 2007 - April 2011
ValMark Securities November 2005 - May 2007
Gerber Products Company July 2004 - October 2005
Professional Life Underwriter Services September 1997 - December 2002
Jackson National Life February 1982 - September 1997
Skills
Underwriting, Insurance, Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Reinsurance, Risk Management, Universal Life, Retirement Planning, General Insurance, Brokers, Investments, Analysis, Claim, Claims Management, Whole Life, Training, Coaching, Insurance Brokerage, Team Building, Health Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Employee Benefits, Claims Handling, Retirement, Long-term Care, Financial Risk, Disability Insurance, Sales, Strategic Financial...
Education
Michigan State University 1980 — 1981
Master of Arts (M.A.), History
Northern Michigan University 1976 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, History
Michigan Technological University 1975 — 1976
None, Biology, General
MoneyStream, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Tyson Foods (formerly Hillshire Brands) September 2011 - February 2015
Sara Lee February 2008 - September 2011
Sara Lee August 2005 - February 2008
Gerber Products Company February 2003 - August 2005
Nabisco/Kraft Foods September 2000 - October 2001
Nabisco January 1998 - September 2000
Nabisco April 1906 - January 1998
Nabisco February 1995 - April 1996
Nabisco February 1993 - February 1995
Skills
Category Management, Direct Sales, Space Planning, People Management, Apollo, IRI, AC Nielsen, Trade Management, P&L Management, Pricing, Management, Retail, Customer Insight, Forecasting, Categorization, Space planning, Cross-functional Team..., Trade Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Space-planning, Merchandising, Business Planning, Sales
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1982 — 1985
BS, Business Admin - Business Information Systems
UCLA 1978 — 1980
General Education
The Mentholatum Company August 2015 - Present
Energizer September 2013 - March 2015
Energizer June 2010 - August 2013
Energizer March 2007 - December 2010
Gerber Products Company February 2005 - February 2007
General Mills June 2000 - February 2005
Systems Consultants, Inc. January 1999 - June 2000
4th Psychological Operations Group, U.S. Army September 1993 - September 1997
Skills
Retail Category..., Sales Management, Sales Analysis, team, Nielsen, Consumer Products, Key Account Development, Trade Marketing, Category Insights, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, AC Nielsen, FMCG, IRI, Customer Insight, Spectra, Categorization, Shopper Marketing, Demand Planning, National Accounts, Marketing Research, Customer Marketing, Segmentation, P&L Management, Grocery, Brand Equity, Market Planning, Pricing, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Product Innovation, JDA, Marketing Management, Forecasting, Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1997 — 2000
BS, Mass Communications
GE Healthcare September 2009 - Present
GE Healthcare August 1998 - September 2009
SC Johnson Wax 1996 - 1998
Sato Travel 1994 - 1996
Mobil Oil Corporation 1985 - 1990
Gerber Products Company 1980 - 1985
Skills
Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Leadership, Succession Planning, Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Personnel Management, HRIS, Performance Management, Onboarding
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1976 — 1980
BA, English Literature
Nestle 2009 - Present
Gerber Products Company 1999 - 2009
Gerber Products Company 1995 - 1999
Celestial Seasonings 1994 - 1995
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company 1989 - 1994
American Home Foods 1988 - 1989
JC Penney 1986 - 1988
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Consumer Products, Production Planning, Financial Modeling, Production Budgeting, Supplier Negotiation, Food Processing, Food Science, Manufacturing, Food Industry
Education
Michigan State University
B.S., Package Engineering
Dawn Food Products August 2014 - Present
Dawn Food Products October 2011 - October 2014
Nestle June 2008 - October 2011
Gerber Products Company March 2006 - June 2008
Spartan Stores September 2005 - March 2006
Irvin Alan Fabrics September 2004 - December 2005
Jacobson Stores, Inc. February 2002 - August 2004
Foster & Gallagher, Inc. November 1995 - February 2002
Neil R. Thompson, CPA June 1992 - November 1995
Skills
Financial Reporting, Finance, Accounting, Cash Flow, Forecasting, Credit, Credit Risk, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Mergers, Account Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAP, Process Improvement, Controllership Functions, Distressed Debt, Capital Budgeting, Contract Negotiation, Service Level Agreements, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Invoicing, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Cash Management, Management, Variance Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Managerial Finance, Cost Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Hyperion Enterprise, General Ledger, JD Edwards, Leadership, Auditing, Strategic Financial..., P&L, Financial Modeling
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Key Communication Solutions LLC December 2008 - Present
Corporate Express April 1998 - November 2008
Gerber Products Company August 1981 - March 1998
Skills
Internal Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Corporate Social..., Public Affairs, B2B, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, Speech Writing, Strategy, Government, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Event Management, Copywriting, Newsletters, Marketing, Management, Salesforce.com, Business Strategy, Positioning, Brand Development, Program Management, Investor Relations, Digital Marketing, Business Planning, Sustainability, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Reputation Management, Email Marketing, Change Management, Leadership, Corporate Branding, Communication Training, Press Releases, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Message Development, Thought Leadership, Lead Generation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sales, Publicity
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 1975 — 1977
JD, Law
University of Michigan 1968 — 1972
BA, Psychology
Highmark Real Estate January 2013 - Present
S&J...At Your Service November 2012 - July 2013
The Arlington Caterers September 1997 - June 2013
Les Cirelli Re/Max Elite Services January 2008 - August 2012
Gerber Products Company March 2007 - November 2007
Re/Max Elite Services April 2004 - June 2006
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts September 2002 - March 2004
Skills
Time Management, Management, Marketing, Leadership, Coaching, Training, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Classroom, Healthcare
Education
Palm Beach Community College 2001 — 2002
Associate's degree
Dawn Food Products February 2014 - Present
Kellogg Company September 2008 - February 2014
Gerber Products Company June 2006 - September 2008
PepsiCo - Frito Lay September 2003 - June 2006
Skills
Sanitation, Ingredients, Food Science, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Food Quality, Food Safety Management..., GFSI, SSOP, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Cross-functional..., Food Microbiology, SQF, Food Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Food, GMP, Quality System, Product Development
Education
Michigan State University 2000 — 2002
Master of Science, Food Science
Michigan State University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Industry Management
The Jel Sert Company June 2012 - Present
Welch Packaging February 2010 - May 2012
Alberto Culver June 2009 - December 2009
Gerber Products Company December 2007 - June 2008
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Packaging
Make a Wish Foundation Racing and Infinite Hero February 2013 - Present
The Specialized Marketing Group Inc February 2008 - February 2013
The Specialized Marketing Group Inc February 2006 - February 2008
Relay Sports Marketing February 2005 - February 2006
Gerber Products Company 1998 - 2003
Skills
Commercial Drivers..., NASCAR Sprint Cup Show..., NHRA Brand Ambassador, Logistics Planning, Product Marketing, Retail Management, CDL Class A, Integrated Marketing, Supply Chain, Advertising, Budgets, Management, Trade Shows, Online Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Sales Management, Email Marketing, Product Development, Sales Presentations, Merchandising, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Purchasing, Automotive, Supply Chain Management, Sponsorship, Military Logistics, Marketing Research, Public Relations, FMCG, Strategic Planning, Motorsports, Operations Management, Sales, Logistics, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Hospitality, Automobile, Team Building, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management
Education
Michigan State University, Eli Broad School of Management 2002 — 2002
Fremont Michigan
Muskegon Community College
AAS Degree, Marketing Management
Nestle Nutrition North America February 2015 - Present
Nestle Nutrition North America June 2011 - January 2015
Nestle Nutrition November 2009 - June 2011
Nestle Infant Nutrition (Gerber) February 2009 - November 2009
Nestle Infant Nutrition (Gerber) August 2007 - February 2009
Gerber Products Company January 2007 - July 2007
Gerber Products Company June 2003 - December 2006
Information Resources, Inc., June 1999 - July 2003
Skills
E-commerce, Management, Customer Insight, CRM, Analytics, Business Analytics, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Shopper Marketing, Product Development, Market Research, Retail, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Segmentation, Sales, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Marketing Research
Education
The College of New Jersey 1995 — 1999
BA
Teaneck High School 1991 — 1995
Findly 2014 - Present
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation 2011 - 2014
IPG/McCann Worldgroup 2010 - 2011
IPG/McCann Worldgroup 2006 - 2010
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2006
Gerber Products Company 2002 - 2006
Lucent Technologies (AVAYA Communications) 1998 - 2002
Rhone-Poulenc Inc. 1992 - 1998
Coopers & Lybrand 1984 - 1992
Skills
US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Management, Strategic Financial..., Hyperion Enterprise, Managerial Finance, Finance, Consolidation, Financial Analysis, SEC filings, Auditing, Financial Planning, Hyperion, SEC Filings
Education
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major - Accounting
Kellogg Company April 2013 - Present
Aerotek October 2012 - April 2013
Elizabeth Arden April 2011 - October 2012
Kraft Foods January 2007 - April 2011
Honeywell Aerospace May 2006 - August 2006
Gerber Products Company June 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Injection Molding, Consumer Products, Project Management, R&D, Continuous Improvement, Product Innovation, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, GMP, Plastics, Six Sigma, Quality System, Personal Care, Food Packaging, Materials, Commercialization, Corrugated
Education
Michigan State University 2002 — 2006
BS, Packaging Engineering
Northwestern Michigan College 2001 — 2002
UL Information & Insights 2013 - Present
Innovadex 2013 - Present
DuPont Nutrition & Health - Danisco USA Inc. 2011 - 2012
Basic Elements Nutrition 2010 - 2011
Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products 2008 - 2010
Bartech Manufacturing 2006 - 2008
Roskam Baking Company 2004 - 2006
Gerber Products Company 1995 - 2004
Skills
Ingredients, Food Industry, Bakery, Food, Product Development, Food Science, Food Safety, Flavors, R&D, Nutrition, Food Labelling, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Food Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Commercialization, Problem Solving, Formula Development, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Dry Mix, Cold Extrusion, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Quality System, Consumer Products, Food Service, SQF, Product Innovation, Packaging, GMP
Education
Kansas State University 1987 — 1991
B.S.
Winfield High School
Nestle S.A. December 2014 - Present
Nestle USA December 2009 - December 2014
Gerber Products Company July 2006 - December 2009
LG Electronics May 2004 - June 2006
Veeco May 2004 - April 2005
Sony February 1994 - May 2004
US Army September 1983 - June 1991
Skills
Transportation..., 3PL, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Military Logistics, Transportation Planning, Team Leadership, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Trucking, Operations Management, Demand Planning, Reverse Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Shipping, Distribution Center..., Inventory Management, Materials Management, Transportation, International Logistics, Production Planning, Supply Management, MRP, Continuous Improvement, Freight, Distributed Team..., Pricing, Inventory Control, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, P&L Management, Purchasing, Forecasting, Demand Forecasting
Education
The Citadel 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Adminstration
Nestlé Health Science North America April 2015 - Present
PowerBar (Post Foods) December 2014 - March 2015
PowerBar (Premier Nutrition) October 2014 - November 2014
PowerBar (Nestle Performance Nutrition) April 2012 - September 2014
PowerBar (Nestle Performance Nutrition) January 2010 - March 2012
Nestle Infant Nutrition (Gerber Products Co.) March 2009 - December 2009
Nestle Infant Nutrition (Gerber Products Co.) July 2008 - March 2009
Gerber Products Company January 2007 - July 2008
Information Resources Inc 1998 - 2007
Education
Rider University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
GE Healthcare Executive HR Manager - Global Science & TechnologyGE HealthcareSeptember 2009 - Present
GE Healthcare August 1998 - September 2009
SC Johnson Wax April 1996 - August 1998
Sato Travel May 1994 - April 1996
The DC Foot Tour May 1990 - September 1994
Mobil Oil Corporation May 1985 - August 1990
Gerber Products Company October 1980 - May 1985
Skills
Change Management, Talent Management, Six Sigma, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Process Improvement, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Employee Relations
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1976 — 1980
Foodman, LLC January 2012 - Present
Quality R&D Partners January 2001 - Present
Ocean Spray Cranberries 2008 - 2012
Bell-Carter Foods, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Campbell Soup Company 2003 - 2007
Food Processiing Magazine 2002 - 2004
Quality R&D Partners January 2001 - October 2003
The Schwan Food Company 2001 - 2003
Gerber Products Company 2001 - 2003
PEPSI-COLA COMPANY January 1998 - January 2001
Skills
R&D, Food Science, Process Development, Food Industry, Process Simulation, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Commercialization, Strategy, Food Safety, Product Development, Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Ingredients, Food Processing, Quality System, GMP, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, HACCP, Food, Sensory Evaluation, Product Management, Start-ups, Leadership, Quality Management, Management, Program Management
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1979 — 1983
MBA, Marketing & Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology 1975 — 1978
MS, Chemical Engineering
Michigan State University 1970 — 1974
BS, Chemical Engineering
Michigan State University 1970 — 1974
B.S, Chemical Engineering
Gerber Products Company Design ManagerGerber Products Company/Nestle Infant Nutrition2001 - Present
Novartis Consumer Health 2001 - Present
Jonelle Design Assocates Inc. 1978 - 2005
Education
Parsons School of Design 1974 — 1980
University of Colorado Boulder 1973 — 1975
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Gerber Products Company Manager, Contract ManufacturingNovartis Consumer Health1999 - 2007
Education
Rider University 1969 — 1972
GlaxoSmithKline December 2011 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline April 2010 - Present
Novartis November 2009 - April 2010
Schering-Plough February 2009 - August 2009
Integrated Marketing Services June 2008 - December 2008
Gerber Products Company 2005 - February 2008
Novartis Consumer Health 2000 - 2005
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare 1993 - 2000
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Customer Marketing, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Retail Marketing, Market Planning, Trade Marketing, Product Launch, Segmentation, Global Marketing, Marketing Management, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Market Analysis, P&L Management, Strategy
Education
The College of New Jersey
Par Pharmaceutical May 2013 - Present
Par Pharmaceutical April 2012 - Present
Par Pharmaceutical March 2008 - April 2012
Gerber Products Company September 2007 - March 2008
Novartis (Gerber Products business unit) June 2004 - September 2007
Schering-Plough February 1999 - June 2004
Schering-Plough June 1996 - February 1999
KPMG Audit November 1993 - June 1996
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, General Ledger, Consolidation, Internal Audit, SAP, Reserves, Audit, JD Edwards, SOX, IFRS, GAAP, Hyperion, Accruals, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, External Audit, US GAAP, ERP, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Excel, SAP R/3, Variance Analysis, Cash Flow, Fixed Assets, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Hyperion Enterprise, Auditing
Education
Montclair State University
BS, Accounting
Van Grouw & Associates May 2008 - Present
Nestlé Nutrition - Gerber Products Co 2007 - 2008
Gerber Products Company 2004 - 2008
Gerber Products Company 2004 - 2008
Skills
Accounting, Finance, Auditing, US GAAP
Education
Seton Hall University 1997 — 2002
Novartis Consumer Health June 2010 - May 2011
Nestle Nutrition North America 2007 - April 2010
Gerber Products Company January 2003 - August 2007
Novartis Consumer Health January 1999 - December 2002
Pepsi Cola International March 1982 - December 1998
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Restructuring, Financial Reporting, Finance, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, Management, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Cash Flow, Managerial Finance, Business Planning, Strategic Financial..., Income Statement, ERP
Education
HEC Montréal 1974 — 1977
baa
Université du Québec à Montréal 1979 — 1981
CMA, Accounting
Nestlé Nutrition 2004 - Present
Gerber Products Company January 2006 - December 2007
Gerber Products Company August 2004 - December 2005
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1984 — 1989
Water Tech, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Southwest Chemical Services May 2013 - March 2014
Ashland Hercules Water Technologies April 2007 - April 2013
Brenntag 2003 - 2007
Gerber Products Company 1999 - 2002
Tyson Foods May 1998 - December 1999
Hudson Foods March 1996 - May 1998
cmw environmental servies, inc. January 1991 - March 1996
Garratt-Callahan Company 1981 - 1991
Arkansas Department of Health 1976 - 1981
Skills
Chemistry, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Chemical Engineering, Market Development, Account Management, Solid Waste, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Water, Polymers, Environmental Compliance
Education
The University of Findlay 2001 — 2006
MS, Environmental Health and Safety Management
University of the Ozarks 1970 — 1975
BS, Chemistry and Biology
University of Central Arkansas 1970 — 1972
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry
National Financial Network LLC March 2015 - Present
Post Foods November 2010 - May 2014
The Manischewitz Company June 2010 - November 2010
Edgewood Consulting Group April 2010 - May 2010
Campbell Soup Company May 2009 - March 2010
Novartis Consumer Health January 2007 - February 2009
Novartis June 2006 - January 2007
Novartis Consumer Healthcare January 2003 - May 2006
Gerber Products Company 2003 - 2006
Gerber Products Co. 2003 - 2006
Skills
Product Innovation, Selling, Trade Marketing, Sales, Retail, Sales Management, Food, Go-to-market Strategy, Negotiation, Consumer Products, Leadership, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Strategy, Business Planning, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, Management, P&L Management, Customer Insight, Key Account Development, Sales Plan, IRI, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Product Development, Customer Marketing, Key Account Management
Education
Rider University 1987 — 1989
Rochester Institute of Technology 1978 — 1982
Business Administration
Gerber Products Company August 2006 - Present
Dendrite September 2005 - August 2006
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 1996 — 1999
MediBIC April 2008 - Present
B-Bridge International, Inc. 2005 - 2008
Unilever Japan 1998 - 2004
Unilever South Africa August 2001 - March 2002
Gerber Products Company July 1995 - September 1995
Skills
Biotechnology, Brand Architecture, Marketing Strategy, Global Marketing, Market Research, Product Marketing, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Marketing, Pianist, Lifesciences, Management, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Fine Art, Life Sciences
Education
The University of Tokyo 1991 — 1998
MS, Biochemistry
Stanford University School of Medicine 1995 — 1997
Molecular Biology
Wargo & Assoc. LLC September 2007 - Present
Gerber Products Company June 2000 - February 2008
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co 1992 - 2001
Education
Lawrence Technological University
Chattem, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Merck July 2007 - May 2013
Novartis Consumer Health April 2000 - July 2007
Gerber Products Company 2000 - 2007
Novartis / Novartis Consumer Health 2000 - 2007
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Categorization, Customer Insight, Pharmaceutical Sales
Education
Northern Illinois University 1993 — 1997
Nestle March 2008 - Present
Gerber Products Company 1990 - 2008
Skills
Consumer Products, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Nielsen, IRI, Customer Insight, Grocery, Key Account Development, AC Nielsen, Categorization, Key Account Management, Spectra, Pricing Strategy
Education
SUNY Oneonta 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Sharp Electronics May 2015 - Present
Sharp Electronics July 2011 - April 2015
Nestlé Nutrition January 2008 - June 2011
Gerber Products Company 2006 - 2008
Parson Consulting 2004 - 2006
Archstone Smith 2000 - 2004
Ernst & Young 1998 - 2000
Skills
Financial Analysis, Finance, Performance Dashboards, Budget Process, Forecasting, Business Process..., Financial Reporting, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Excel, Internal Controls, Hyperion, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Budgets
Education
Northern Arizona University 1993 — 1997
B.S., Accountancy
Hewlett-Packard August 2012 - Present
Telcordia Technologies 2009 - August 2012
Nestle September 2007 - April 2009
Gerber Products Company 2006 - 2007
CR Bard January 1996 - March 2006
Novartis Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2006
Skills
Oracle, Oracle DBA, PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, PeopleSoft..., E-Business Suite..., Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Oracle Virtual, Database Administration, SQL, SQL Tuning, Red Hat Linux, Oracle E-Business Suite
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
BA
HJ Heinz August 2011 - Present
Tropicana Products 2002 - 2004
Gerber Products Company June 1986 - August 2001
Gerber Products Company June 1986 - August 1998
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Industry, Product Development, Quality Management, Consumer Products, Food Microbiology, Quality System, Food Manufacturing, Sensory Evaluation, GMP, SQF, Food Science, Food Processing, Manufacturing
Education
Michigan State University 1982 — 1986
BS, Dietetics
Nestle January 2012 - Present
Nestle 2008 - December 2011
American Express 2006 - 2008
Gerber Products Company 2005 - 2006
DCC Associates 2003 - 2005
CLT Research 1997 - 2003
WirthlinWorldwide 1990 - 1995
Skills
Market Research, Marketing Research, Segmentation, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Brand Architecture, Brand Equity, Consumer Behaviour, FMCG, Marketing Strategy
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1985 — 1990
MS, Poltical Science
Wellesley College 1980 — 1984
BA, History, Political Science
Nestle Nutrition North America May 2014 - Present
Nestle Infant Nutrition September 2008 - May 2014
Nestle Infant Nutrition February 2007 - September 2008
Gerber Products Company May 2001 - January 2007
Novartis Consumer Health 2001 - 2007
CROSSMARK May 1994 - May 2001
CROSSMARK 1994 - 2001
CROSSMARK 1994 - 2001
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Retail, FMCG, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Strategy, Management, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products
Education
Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business 2001 — 2010
Masters, Food Marketing
Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business 1990 — 1994
BS, Food Marketing
Nestle S.A. June 2011 - Present
Nestle S.A. June 2010 - June 2011
Gerber Products Company July 2007 - June 2010
Skills
Forecasting, Sales Management, Trade Marketing
Education
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 2013 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Human Resources
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), General Studies
Gerber Products Company Packaging & Brand Design ManagerKraft FoodsMarch 2003 - March 2008
East West Creative March 1987 - June 2001
Venture Magazine 1984 - 1987
Fischer Medical Publications 1982 - 1984
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1980 — 1982
BFA, Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts 1979 — 1980
BFA, Graphic Design
Nestle Nutrition North America May 2014 - Present
Nestle Nutrition North America October 2012 - April 2014
Nestle Infant Nutrition January 2010 - September 2012
Nestle Nutrition North America July 2008 - December 2010
Nestle Nutrition North America May 2007 - December 2007
Nestle Nutrition North America November 2005 - April 2007
Gerber Products Company May 2004 - November 2005
Applica Consumer Products March 2003 - April 2004
Applica Consumer Products January 2002 - February 2003
Applica Consumer Products April 2001 - December 2001
Skills
FMCG, Food, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Change Management, Management, Shopper Marketing, Project Management, Brand Management, Forecasting, Trade Marketing, IRI, Sales, P&L Management, Marketing Management, AC Nielsen, Business Development, Budgets, Grocery, Marketing, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Leadership, CRM, Marketing Strategy
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing
Nestle Nutrition North America 2008 - Present
Gerber Products Company 2004 - 2008
Novartis Consumer Health 2002 - 2004
Skills
Consumer Products, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Food, Shopper Marketing, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration; Marketing and Finance
Nestle September 2007 - September 2008
Gerber Products Company 2000 - 2008
Novartis August 2000 - September 2007
Schering Plough March 1994 - August 2000
First Fidelity Bank July 1985 - September 1991
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1976 — 1983
B.S.Accounting, Accounting
Clinical Research Laboratories Inc. Program Director Occupational MedicineGerber Memorial Health ServicesOctober 1990 - April 1999
Gerber Products Company May 1983 - October 1990
Education
Le Moyne College 1972 — 1976
BSN, Nursing
Williamsville North High School
Nestle Nutrition/Adecco September 2014 - Present
Nestle Nutrition October 2007 - September 2009
Gerber Products Company August 1998 - October 2007
ConAgra Frozen Foods 1997 - 1998
Skills
Food, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Food Science, Food Industry, Sensory Evaluation, Cross-functional Team..., Product Innovation
Education
Penn State University 1990 — 1993
MS, Food Science
Rochester Institute of Technology 1986 — 1990
BS, Dietetic & Nutritional Care
LSHS
Anderson Global September 2011 - Present
Edge Home Improvement March 2010 - December 2011
Commercial Manufacturing and Assembly April 2008 - January 2009
Grand Haven Plastics Inc August 2006 - March 2008
Magna Donnelly Corp June 2005 - August 2006
Access Business Group January 2004 - April 2005
Gerber Products Company June 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Purchasing, Automotive, Shipping, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics
Education
Hope College 1981 — 1985
BA, Business, Geology
Grand Haven High School 1977 — 1981
graduated
Supply Chain Optimizers 1999 - Present
PowerBar Inc. 1996 - 1998
Tri Valley Growers 1995 - 1996
Gerber Products Company 1990 - 1995
ISC Wines of California (Italian Swiss Colony) 1983 - 1990
Education
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
BBA, General Business & Finance
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business
MBA, Marketing and Logistics
New York Eye July 2001 - Present
IBM September 1998 - June 2001
Gerber Products Company October 1993 - June 2001
Skills
Sales Management, Customer Service, Sales, Account Management, Inventory Management, Computer Proficiency, Building Relationships, Creativity, Strategic Planning, Success Driven, B2B, Product Development, Sales Process, Merchandising, Retail, Team Leadership, Management, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Tennessee Temple University 1979 — 1984
Bachelor's Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching
Nestle Nutrition June 2010 - Present
Nestle Infant Nutrition January 2007 - May 2010
Gerber Products Company February 2004 - December 2006
Gerber Products Company April 2001 - January 2004
Novartis Medical Nutrition April 1999 - March 2001
Gerber Products Company 1995 - 1999
Skills
Forecasting, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Consumer Products, Analysis, SAP, Demand Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, JD Edwards
Education
Michigan State University 1975 — 1979
B.S., Education
Whipple Design & Consulting 2011 - 2014
Nestle / Gerber September 2008 - June 2010
Gerber Products Company May 2006 - October 2008
Gerber Products Company January 2003 - May 2006
Gerber Products Company March 2001 - January 2003
Gerber Products Company March 2000 - February 2001
Skills
Food, R&D, Packaging, Product Innovation, Project Management, Nutrition, Cross-functional Team..., Food Processing, Food Industry, Consumer Products, Product Development, FMCG, Customer Insight
Education
Michigan State University 1992 — 1998
BS, Packaging
Kellogg Company January 2011 - Present
Webster University January 2005 - March 2011
Gerber Products Co January 2000 - August 2009
Gerber Products Company August 1991 - August 2009
Gerber Products Company 1991 - 2009
Gerber Products Co January 1993 - January 1994
Gerber Products Co January 1991 - January 1993
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING CORP January 1987 - January 1991
ADP Dealer Services 1987 - 1991
BOULEVARD BANCORP, INC January 1985 - January 1987
Skills
Organizational..., Leadership Development, Talent Management, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Coaching, Training, Recruiting, Team Building, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Conflict Resolution, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Culture Change, Needs Analysis, Performance Management, Onboarding, Workshop Facilitation, Continuous Improvement, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Design, Employee Training, Workforce Planning, Executive Coaching, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Career Development
Education
WESTERN MI UNIVERSITY 1993 — 1999
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Bachelors, Journalism
Venatôre LLC September 2012 - Present
HP Enterprise Services June 1997 - August 2012
Central Intelligence Agency February 1990 - June 1997
Gerber Products Company 1986 - February 1990
United States Air Force 1983 - 1986
Education
Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
Gerber Products Company June 2010 - Present
Gerber Products Company June 2010 - Present
Gerber Products Company June 2010 - Present
Vinny's Core Values October 2008 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office
Education
Muskegon Community College 2008 — 2009
Computer Technology
Orchard View High School 1984 — 1988
general diploma/ elcetronics, electronics/ basic computer technology
The WhiteWave Foods Company April 2014 - Present
McCain Foods October 2013 - April 2014
HJ Heinz January 2010 - September 2013
HJ Heinz February 1999 - August 2013
HJ Heinz 2005 - 2010
HJ Heinz 2005 - 2010
HJ Heinz 1999 - 2005
Nestle 1994 - 1999
Gerber Products Company 1987 - 1994
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Food, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Consumer Products, Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, Warehousing, Operations Management, Demand Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA, Finance
Michigan State University 1983 — 1987
B.S., Engineering
Vicana Systems Corporation January 1981 - Present
Gerber Products Company December 1972 - June 1980
GE 1968 - 1970
Skills
Investments, Analysis, Residential Mortgages, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Budgets, Financial Accounting
Education
Saint Louis University 1972 — 1972
MBA, Finance
FuelCell Energy February 2008 - Present
FuelCell Energy 2008 - 2013
Gerber Products Company 1981 - 2003
Skills
Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, SPC, Plastics, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Management
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford 1980 — 1984
MS
ConAgra Foods Director Scientific & Regulatory AffairsThe Schwan Food CompanyJanuary 2002 - November 2008
The Pillsbury Company July 1999 - June 2000
Gerber Products Company April 1974 - June 1999
Education
Purdue University 1969 — 1972
BS, Biology
Nestle Nutrition April 2011 - Present
Nestle June 2008 - April 2011
Gerber Products Company 1996 - 2000
Skills
Food, Ingredients, Food Technology, Food Microbiology, Customer Insight, Dairy Products, Consumer Products, Flavors, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Continuous Improvement, Commercialization, Aseptic Processing, Food Science, Fruit, Vegetables, Retort, Pasteurization, Food Industry, Food Processing, Product Innovation
Education
Purdue University 1992 — 1996
BS, Agriculture
Nestle Purina Manufacturing Services Manager - AOANestle PurinaJanuary 2005 - July 2007
Gerber Products Company January 1978 - November 1990
Education
Michigan State University
MS, Food Science
Schreiber Foods April 2011 - Present
Dean Foods May 2009 - April 2011
Milk Specialties 2006 - 2009
Nestle 2004 - 2006
Gerber Products Company 1989 - 2004
Kraft Foods 1984 - 1989
Frito Lay 1982 - 1984
Education
Michigan Technological University 1976 — 1981
BSME, Manufacturing
J&M Depot Inc. September 2009 - Present
Nestlé Puerto Rico November 2008 - August 2009
Gerber Products Company July 2000 - November 2008
Skills
Business Planning, Strategy Development, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Budgets, Strategy, Hyperion Enterprise, Restructuring, US GAAP, Strategic Financial..., Pricing, Variance Analysis, Financial Accounting, SAP, Auditing, Management, Hyperion
Education
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus 1985 — 1987
Master Degree, Finance
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus 1983 — 1985
Bachelor Degree, Accounting & Management
Gerber Products Company March 2014 - Present
Gerber Products Company May 2002 - April 2011
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Management, Sales, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Logistics, Project Management, Operations Management, Project Planning
Education
Muskegon Community College 1982 — 1984
Elementary Education and Teaching
Nestle USA September 2007 - Present
Gerber Products Company January 2006 - August 2007
Novartis Consumer Health January 2005 - December 2005
Novartis Consumer Health May 2002 - December 2004
Novartis Consumer Health January 1997 - April 2002
Ciba-Geigy October 1985 - December 1996
Purolator Products September 1975 - September 1985
Skills
Fixed Assets, Capital Tracking, Financial Reporting, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Essbase, JD Edwards, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, SAP FICO, US GAAP
Education
The College of New Jersey 1971 — 1975
BS, Business Administration-Accounting
Carbonell & Co. December 2009 - Present
Gerber Products Company 2007 - 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Banking, Sales, Management, Process Improvement, Public Relations, Recruiting, System Administration, Social Media, Coaching, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Marketing, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy, Account Management, Forecasting, Business Planning, Change Management, Negotiation, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Spanish, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Outlook, Sales Management, Market Research, Advertising, Financial Analysis, Management Consulting, Online Advertising, Heavy Calendaring, Adobe Acrobat, Teamwork, Entrepreneurship, Expense Reports, Sales Operations, Calendar Planning, Concur, Ordering Office Supplies, Business Analysis
Education
Interamerican University 2002 — 2004
BA, Systems Admistration
Miami Dade College 1985 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Nestlé S.A. January 2008 - December 2010
Gerber Products Company March 2004 - December 2010
Gerber Products Company June 2001 - March 2004
PepsiCo 1995 - 2001
Taco Bell 1992 - 1995
Frito Lay 1991 - 1992
Frito Lay 1979 - 1991
Skills
Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, P&L Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Southern Methodist University 1980 — 1982
MBA
Purdue University 1974 — 1978
BSIE, Engineering
AJ Perez Engineering, Inc. January 1991 - Present
AJ Perez Engineering January 1991 - February 2011
Elzinga & Volkers, Inc. Construction Professionals January 2008 - 2011
HJ Heinz 1999 - 2011
Gerber Products Company 2003 - 2005
Skills
Manufacturing, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Engineering, Process Engineering, Management, Project Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Engineering Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, R&D, Process Improvement, Quality System, Process Simulation, Supply Chain Management, 5S, MS Project, Automation, Supply Chain, TPM
Education
Michigan Technological University 1968 — 1972
BS ME, Mechanical Engineer
engine power components September 2010 - Present
Gerber Products Company June 2007 - November 2008
Education
Muskegon Community College 2007 — 2009
Associates in Science and Arts, Marketing, Statistics, Chemistry
Olympic Linen 2011 - Present
Heartland Payment Systems, Princeton, PA: 2009 - 2011
Linens of the Week, Philadelphia, PA 1995 - 2009
Gerber Products Company 1986 - 1994
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Sales, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Customer Satisfaction, Analysis, Management, Food & Beverage, Inventory Management, Marketing, Sales Management, Team Building, Retail, New Business Development, Training, Account Management, Time Management
Education
Saint Joseph's University 1982 — 1986
Food Marketing, Marketing
Johnson & Johnson December 2006 - Present
Gerber Products Company 2003 - 2007
Playtex Products 1979 - 1997
Skills
Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Engineering, Validation, Solidworks, Design Control, Continuous Improvement, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, Quality System, FDA
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology
BS, Mechanical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Clack Corporation October 2008 - Present
Pentair 2005 - 2008
Gerber Products Company 2001 - 2005
Skills
5S, Project Planning, Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Engineering, Sales Management, Account Management, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Microsoft Office, TPM, Continuous Improvement, GD&T, FMEA, Kaizen, Microsoft Word, Coaching, DMAIC, Manufacturing Operations, SPC, Toyota Production System, ISO, PPAP, Kanban, Microsoft Excel, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Product Development, Customer Service, Project Management
Education
Purdue University
Mechanical Engineering
UW Madison
HABERKORN L.L.C July 2001 - Present
Gerber Products Company March 1989 - August 1991
Skills
Change Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Management Consulting, Due Diligence, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Business Development, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Executive Management, Negotiation, Project Management, Ability to lead and...
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1975 — 1977
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance
ConAgra Foods Principal Manufacturing Systems EngineerConAgra FoodsNovember 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods October 2013 - November 2014
ConAgra Foods June 2011 - October 2013
SSOE Group April 2006 - June 2011
Gerber Products Company September 2005 - April 2006
Gerber Products Company April 2005 - September 2005
Gerber Products Company August 2003 - April 2005
Gerber Products Company April 2001 - August 2003
Gerber Products Company April 2000 - April 2001
Gerber Products Company August 1999 - April 2000
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Engineering
Michigan State University 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Engineering
Kimberly-Clark 1998 - Present
Gerber Products Company 1996 - 1998
Nestle S.A. 1994 - 1996
Skills
Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, FMCG, Customer Insight, Nielsen, Key Account Development, IRI, AC Nielsen, Grocery, Categorization, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Sales Operations, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Spectra, P&L Management, Customer Marketing, Direct Store Delivery, Sales, Distributors, National Accounts
Education
Kent State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of fine and Professional Arts, Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Nalco 2010 - Present
Sodexo April 2009 - June 2010
Smithfield Foods (Armour Eckrich Meats) August 2006 - April 2009
ConAgra Foods August 2006 - March 2009
ConAgra Foods January 2006 - August 2006
Gerber Products Company April 2000 - February 2006
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Facilities Management, Environmental Compliance, Process Engineering, Water, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Energy, Management, Factory
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1993 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Biology
Charles M Russell High School 1976 — 1979
Mesa Public Schools February 2015 - Present
Gerber Products Company July 1998 - May 2014
Education
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus 2002 — 2007
Associate’s Degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections
Fremont High School Fremont, MI 1992 — 1995
High School, General Studies, 3.27